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The First 48 Hours of a Matter
A practical guide to client intake and conflicts of interest, from matter onboarding to the first filing.
Pages16 pages
Languageالعربية
Jurisdictionمصر والمملكة العربية السعودية
Target Audience:
Newly admitted lawyers, managing partners, matter managers, and intake teams.
About This Publication
A legal matter does not start with the first court hearing; it begins during the critical initial hours following client contact. This guide maps out the first 48 hours: conflicts of interest clearance, KYC compliance, engagement agreements, and procedural intake.
What You Will Find Inside
- Definition and four typologies of conflicts of interest under Egyptian and Saudi law.
- International ethical standards and frequent intake missteps.
- Know Your Customer (KYC): client verification prior to matter acceptance.
- Step-by-step 48-hour client intake timeline.
- Conflict registry, fee agreements, and determining when to decline representation.
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